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In ancient times the skirling of a warpipe and the appearance of a three pointed fire being carried across the hilltops, meant the clan was to go to Th' Gatherin' Place at once.  The tradition still continues at Th' Gatherin’, Ancient Festival O' Beltane with Th' Runnin' O' Th' Fiery Cross.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: And may God always hold us in the palm of his hand.

Copyright © 2012

Steve Newcomer

Prairie Fire Productions

Th' Gatherin' is made possible solely by the generosity of our many supporters who give so much, whether it be the monetary contributions of area businesses and individuals, or those volunteering countless hours of their personal time. This event would not be possible without them.  THANK YOU!!!

Photo Courtesy of Steve Hausler, The Hays Daily News.

May the Coming of Spring Renew Our Faith, Hope, and Dreams.

May the Rain Fall Softly On the Fields and Renew the Land.

May the Wind Be Always at Our Backs,

And May God Always  Hold Us in the Palm of his Hand.
Rounded Rectangle: Now in it’s SIXTEENTH year, Th’ Gatherin’ is held in Old Glencoe Township on Macleod’s land just to the north of Cedar Bluff State Park, near WaKeeney, Kansas. There are festivals all o’r th’ land, but there is nauthing quite like Th’ Gatherin’. You must experience it faer yerself, step through th’ mists o’ time. Rounded Rectangle: Th’ Gatherin’ Ancient Festival O’ Beltane

 May 4th, 5th,  & 6th, 2012

An auld Scots saying, "Blood warms tae blood",  

sae if ye hae th' blood,  get yeres warmed by joining us at Th' Gatherin’, there is naething like it.

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Text Box: Friday, May 4th 6:00 PM Th’ Gatherin’ will open with a Welcome to Th’ Clans, Vendors, Warriors, Aos Dana, and Friends. Bring a piece of meat for the cooking fires and the Aos Dana will prepare it for your feast.  Bring along some side dishes if you’d like to share. Musicians will play a bit to set the tone for the weekend. Then off to bed to prepare for the full long day of fun on Saturday. Saturday May 5th 8:00 AM Highland Games where lads and lasses compete as clans faer th' title of Warriors O' Destiny.  A feast in heroes hall, with bards, sennachies, pipers an warriors competeing faer Th' Right Tae Wield Th' Wallace Sword. Gatherin O' Th' Hounds O' Celtica (bring your Hounds). Games for wee lads and lasses.  Enjoy a carriage ride behind th' big Clydesdales. Th' Runnin' O' Th' Fiery Cross and Th' Gatherin O' Th' Clans,  Dancin’ Th’ May Tree, War piping, Kitchen piping, Queen O' May and her faery Court, Dancin’ Th' Beltane Fires,  Celtic Music and finally at 11 PM Saturday night, th' lone piper playing his tattoo and ending th' evening. Sunday May 6th 10:00 AM Th’ blessing of th’ Clans and Families. A Non-denominational prayer service. Tear down and clean up of th’ grounds. If weather permits, perhaps sailing of “Boudiccia” on th’ waters. Start saying yere farewells, pack up yere new memories, head for home an’ hold fast tae th’ next “Gatherin”. (Schedule is subject to change.)

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